Shipping and Receiving Assistant

JOB SUMMARY: The Shipping and Receiving Assistant assumes primary responsibility for preparing, tracking, logging, and distributing all incoming/outgoing Federal Express, UPS, and local delivery shipments (domestic and international).

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the essential functions of this job while exercising appropriate levels of judgment and discretion.

· Ability to work independently and take initiative.

· Must be a quick learner, able to multi-task and switch gears easily.

· Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills with a passion for detail and accuracy.

· Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and to meet deadlines with attention to detail, accuracy and quality.

· Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in a fast-paced environment.

· Computer skills in work processing and spreadsheet programs (Microsoft Office applications).

· Excellent interpersonal and friendly customer service skills.

· Demonstrated maturity and judgement.

· Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis.

· Forklift certified a plus

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

· Highschool diploma or equivalent.

· 2 or more years' experience in shipping and receiving or related warehouse experience.

· Familiarity with Federal Express and UPS shipping processes.

· Working knowledge of ERP systems.

· Ability to compute amounts such as space used, shipping charges, and unit of measure conversions.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

· Prepare items for shipment: Pack, seal and label as required.

· Determine method of shipping utilizing knowledge of shipping products, routes, and rates.

· Prepare shipping documents; Pack, seal and label as required

· Determine method of shipping utilizing knowledge of shipping products, routes, and rates.

· Palletize items/goods for transportation

· Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or issue instructions for shipping and delivery of packages.

· Verify and enter records of outgoing shipments in the company ERP system.

· Receive incoming shipments using the company ERP system; verify accuracy of items received.

· Deliver or route materials to all departments using hand truck, delivery cart or forklift.

· Communicate damages, shortages, or nonconformance to appropriate company personnel.

· Collaborate with multiple internal departments to ensure inbound/outbound packages are delivered and received in a timely manner.

· Maintain required documentation for all incoming/outgoing Federal Express, UPS, and local delivery shipments.

· Participate in loading and unloading trucks when necessary.

· Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.

· Assist with warehouse transfer items - Packing/unpacking/labeling

· Assist with Logistics when needed

· Keep dock area maintained

· Barcode new stock or gear.

Other duties may be assigned.